2/12/2009

The Kind of New Guy

"New" radio guy in West Michigan. Oh, and if you want to why radio guys are a little odd look at these numbers:
Thirty-five people inquired about the vacant West Michigan Whitecaps play-by-play radio position for the 2009 Midwest League season.

Although four of the resumes stood out, only one person was interviewed.

That person was Steve Lloyd-Jones, 35, who today was named play-by-play radio announcer for the Whitecaps.

Lloyd-Jones is no stranger to the Whitecaps' radio booth. He was the color commentator from 2002-04 and worked with Rick Berkey, who was the play-by-play voice in West Michigan's first 11 seasons.

Berkey currently is the radio voice for Michigan State women's basketball.

Lloyd-Jones will replace Dave Skoczen, who was West Michigan's radio voice the past four seasons. He resigned after the 2008 season.
35 play-by-play guys going after one opening. Steve is understandably happy:

"I'm thrilled about this opportunity," said Lloyd-Jones, who has been the play-by-play radio announcer for Grand Valley State men's and women's basketball since 2005. He also has been GVSU football's color commentator. Plus, he has provided the play-by-play for Lakers' baseball the past two seasons.

"I got a first-hand look at how unique Whitecap games provide a special time, and I see my role as providing that enjoyment to the listeners," Lloyd-Jones said.

Enjoyment to the listeners? I'll have to try that this year.

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